A partnership agreement between Moscow and Pyongyang has raised concerns about the stability in the Korean peninsula. The pact, signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, involves mutual assistance in case of attacks, potentially including weapons.

The White House highlighted the implications of this deal, stating that it could jeopardize peace and stability not only in the Korean Peninsula but also in the broader Indo-Pacific region. The agreement contradicts the peaceful resolutions advocated by both Russia and China just a month ago.

Russia’s deepening ties with North Korea and China, especially amid the conflict in Ukraine, have sparked international apprehension. While Pyongyang supplies military support to Moscow, Beijing remains Russia’s economic support and North Korea’s primary trading partner.

The potential repercussions of this pact have prompted responses from South Korea and other concerned countries, indicating the far-reaching consequences of this new alliance on global security.